GIVING FOR LIFE
How improving access to education changes lives My love for school started fairly early in my childhood. I was sucked into Shakespeare’s most iconic stories, such as Romeo and Juliet as well as Macbeth. The way words on a page can spark visual cues and imagination is something I was to see lighting a spark in people’s minds. That is why I dream of teaching. I reached my goal of being accepted into university. I was balancing a job and school work to pay for myself as well as starting a savings account for uni. This is why I applied for the scholarship; my mother’s health is a roller-coaster of good and bad days, which drives me to do the best I can. I know she may not be able to support me financially through school, but I strive to do my best in everything I do, to show her that my dreams will come true.” Declan Porter, Bachelor of Arts, English and writing student, University of Tasmania Recipient, Southern Lights Access Scholarship
The Give for Good scholarship has made a massive impact on my studies. It has assisted me to purchase computer equipment that has allowed me to complete my studies via distance. This has been a massive help especially through COVID lockdowns, but also the ability to study from home has helped me balance work with study. The scholarship has also gone towards financing my textbook purchases which have proven to be very expensive! Overall, without the Give for Good scholarship I would not have been able to study as comfortably and efficiently as I have.” Jordan Talbot, Bachelor of Business student, University of Tasmania Recipient, Domino’s Give for Good Scholarship
Southern Lights Access Scholarship recipient Declan Porter
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